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Whitstone

Somerset, BA4 5PFSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
Progress 8
+0.06
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
95 1st-choice / 95 places
Ranking
#1,392
of 3,141 nationally

About Whitstone

Whitstone, a mixed secondary school in Somerset for pupils aged 11 to 16, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, with every assessed category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — all judged Good. The school’s academic story is best told through its Progress 8 score of 0.06, which places it comfortably above the Somerset local authority average of -0.2. This means that, on average, pupils at Whitstone achieve slightly better than the national expected level of progress across eight core GCSE subjects, a solid result for a state school. In the local authority rankings, Whitstone sits 9th out of 26 secondary schools, placing it in the top 35% of Somerset schools by this measure. Nationally, it ranks 1,392 out of 3,141 schools, putting it in the top 45% of all schools in England.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCharlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5PF
HeadteacherMatthew Pike
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils578
Free School Meals (FSM)23.9%
School Capacity578 / 625 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
TheatreAstro TurfSixth Form CentreScience LabsLibraryDining HallArt StudiosTennis CourtsGymnasiumSwimming PoolICT SuitePlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

DanceRowingTennisHockeyNetballAthleticsRugbyBadmintonCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsChoirFilm ClubNewspaperDramaArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:10

Source: whitstoneschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitstone

Whitstone has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.